Read the whole thread.... made me remember Phil Shoemaker sig line something on the order of " If you can't kill with a 30-06 you are unwittingly commenting on your marksmanship". Yeah and that applies on this thread too. I have 3 243's and never found them wanting for deer and antelope. Hope you find something you can use. MB

" Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "